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Susan Ware

Anchorage

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong background as a Personal Care Assistant at Always Caring Homecare, skilled in compassionate communication and time management. Proven ability to enhance client wellness through emotional support and effective problem-solving. Committed to fostering trust and collaboration, ensuring clients receive the highest quality of care and support.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Always Caring Homecare
Anchorage, AK
08.2002 - 08.2024
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

Contract Paralegal

Self Employed
Anchorage, AK
08.1992 - 08.2024
  • Demonstrated versatility across practice areas through effective adaptation to new subject matter while maintaining exceptional quality standards in work product delivery.

Treatment Support

Dena A Coy
Anchorage, AK
09.1998 - 06.2021

Performed intakes and discharges, progress notes, supervised clients taking medication, security checks, answered phones, childcare for clients as needed and cooked for clients.

Substitute Teacher

Anchorage School District
Anchorage, AK
09.1995 - 04.1998
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.

Detox Technician

Salvation Army Detox
Anchorage, AK
03.1983 - 02.1986
  • Enhanced treatment outcomes by closely monitoring patient vital signs and administering medications as prescribed.
  • Supported ongoing recovery efforts by connecting patients with appropriate resources upon discharge from the detox program.
  • Utilized strong interpersonal skills to establish trust and rapport with patients, increasing their receptiveness to treatment and support services.
  • Assisted patients in identifying triggers and coping strategies to prevent relapse after completing the detox program.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Alaska Pacific University
Anchorage, AK
05-1989

Skills

  • Time management
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Compassionate communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Strong ethics
  • Flexible schedule and availability

Certification

Paralegal Certification

Counseling Certification

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Always Caring Homecare
08.2002 - 08.2024

Treatment Support

Dena A Coy
09.1998 - 06.2021

Substitute Teacher

Anchorage School District
09.1995 - 04.1998

Contract Paralegal

Self Employed
08.1992 - 08.2024

Detox Technician

Salvation Army Detox
03.1983 - 02.1986

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Alaska Pacific University